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49ers sign defensive lineman B.J. McBryde to 2-year deal (The Associated Press)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman B.J. McBryde to a two-year deal Friday.

The 6-foot-4, 292-pound McBryde originally signed with Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent in May 2015 and was waived in October. The former University of Connecticut player was signed to Green Bay's practice in November, signed a reserve/future contract in January and was waived Monday.

The move came a day after defensive tackle Kaleb Ramsey retired after just two seasons as a pro. Ramsey was drafted in the seventh round out of Boston College in 2014.